For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 984 students in 72210, AR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 72210, AR are Lawson Elementary School and J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 72210 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in 72210, AR have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 72210, AR Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lawson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
19901 Lawson Rd
Little Rock, AR 72210
(501) 821-7000
Little Rock, AR 72210
(501) 821-7000
Gr: K-5 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13240 David O. Dodd
Little Rock, AR 72210
(501) 447-1700
Little Rock, AR 72210
(501) 447-1700
Gr: K-8 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
72210, Arkansas 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 72210, AR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 72210, AR include Lawson Elementary School and J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 72210?
2 public elementary schools are located in 72210.
What is the racial composition of students in 72210?
72210 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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